#clown school

[nuthinh3re]

I will FOREVER love the fact that Derek went to clown school and I mention it so often

Im obsessed with Derek and the rest of the legends of avantris gang but mostly with Derek

[themusicmansstuff]

My fursona in a clown costume!

[wormoftheearth]

is clown school a real place i can go and also would i have to take out student loans

[knickknacksplayhouse]

Knick knacks graduation 🤡💚

[24-7fandombrain]

Having just "graduated" from the first part of clown school, here's a breakdown of what clowning is because I know I'm going to be talking about it alot.

What is clowning?

Clowning is, essentially, the process of a performer breaking free from their inhibitions in order to truly act impulsively. This is achieved by putting on the red clown nose, which allows the performer's clown to come out.

What is a clown?

A clown is, for all intents and purposes, the performer free from all restraints and thought, to where they just live and feel in the moment. Clowns are treated as a separate entity from the performer, and in many ways they do feel like separate people. All clowns are unique in their own ways, since they are derived from real people.

Everyone has two types of clown: an out clown and an in clown. The out clown is the first type you will manifest when you begin learning clown. They are typically outgoing and energetic, though again, all clowns are different. In clowns are typically more shy and reserved, and are manifested after the out clown is fully manifested.

The only unifying visual trait of clowns is the nose. Some clowns wear full white face, others don't wear any make-up at all. Some clowns wear flowly, extravagant costumes, others just a T-shirt and jeans.

What is a clown handler?

A clown handler is a person who monitors a clown or group of clowns to keep them in target. It is a clown handler's responsibility to keep everyone safe, as their impulsively can place them or others in dangerous situations. The clown handler is encouraged to always ask more of their clowns and directly engage with them. Some clowns will require a clown handler any time they are out, while others will only need one for performances.

Where did clowning come from?

Modern day clowning is based on the work of Jacques Lecoq, a French stage actor and coach. Part of Lecoq's work is based on the use of masks to allow the performer to embody certain emotions or characteristics. The use of neutral masks also allows the performer to inject their own creativity into their performance. The prime examples of Lecoq's neutral masks are the larval mask and, of course, the clown nose. The clown nose was the last mask Lecoq would introduce to his students, as it was the smallest and most neutral mask.

Why clown?

Aside from it being the most fun you'll have learning theatre, clown is intended to teach actors how to be spontaneous and impulsive. Clowning teaches actors to listen to their gut instinct in a scene and make new and interesting choices.

What are the rules of clown?

There are six main rules that all clowns must follow:

No one, including yourself, can ever see you put the nose on or take it off.

Clowns must always listen to the clown handler.

Clowns can never look away from the audience.

Clowns always say yes.

Clowns can do anything.

Clowns feel all emotions to the max.

Meet Axolotl- My Clown

Axolotl, or Axo, is a fantasy world traveler, and they use they/it (or really any non-gendered) pronouns. They are strongly attuned to nature, being attracted to leaves, flowers, and other plants. They also show an interest in art, and especially drawing. They don't care much for what is expected of them, and has several times ignored their assignment in favor of whatever interests them in the morning. They're very "grabby", as in they will pick up any item they find interesting (they stole our instructor's glasses off their face before- long story). They are very energetic, and as a result, have little patience. They can't stand still and will get quickly frustrated if asked to do so. They can be destructive, having thrown marbles at people, nearly broken a glass, accidentally broken a glass, and torn up props. They, however, don't do this with malicious intent. Axolotl simply lacks the capacity to understand that they are doing wrong. Even when told off, they don't understand that they are doing wrong and may be doing the same thing just seconds later. Axolotl is my out clown.

[clowngiirl]

[sweatsnervously47]

I like to think of my sexuality as like Improv.

Like "Yes, and..."

Like an above-average number of them have gone to clown school.

[clownery-blog]

[reniadeb]

reject modernity, embrace clown

IG - simply the jest

[thecurefordepression]

[chocolatemooseperson]

I'm shell shocked at these takes on gun control by American-pilled Americans but I've also yet to see anyone mention the fact that in the article, it says she was going to clown school

[knickknacksplayhouse]

🤡💚some of my clown friends from school! 🤡💚

[that-dinopunk-guy]

You people have stood in my way long enough. I'm going to JAIL

[confrontthefamiliar]

new moon sagittarius

“Don’t get so deep,” she said. 

You ask me not to breathe?

I am not like you on your shallow level. Shallow as a gnat, visiting then leaving. Buzzing, whirring, flitting about, never picking up anything more than a drop. 

This time on stage is my excavation.

Yet again I recommit to writing, to creating. Why? Why do I prefer this difficult life?

Well it is more difficult to be dishonest. It is more difficult to ignore the constant whirring in my brain, the sparks of creation, being constantly led to my uncovering.

Oh the problem of money.

It is tempting, but it feels like a snicker and the creative urge is like thunder.

The gods have chosen me. This intellect was not an accident but a blessing, a gift.

Through community I am prepared, I am led, I am guided. 

Propelled to uncover, to reveal, to portray.

I function differently. I must know things while others prefer not to know. 

But to play it smart or to play it free?

Sometimes, I hear and feel, just do it

Just write it out

But I have a whole job to do, a business to help build

I dream that the world of work is nearing an end

And we will all relax into creative bliss

Born into pleasure

Surrounded by pleasure

I continue to cultivate pleasure

Penultimate new moon of the year

I remember what I asked for on new years

Friendship, community, cultivation of talents

It all came true

I spent so much time as a gypsy

But this year I was a festival gypsy

I told the sacred fire 

I wanted to be seen. I wouldn’t hide anymore.

And now here I am. 

I was a crow on Friday. I became something else. "XUN XUN," I saw myself in their eyes. Seeing something new. And then I cried at the karaoke bar in that night in Paris and Frank the clown told me I was a clown. He looked sadly at me but also warmly in his strange Frank way. It’s not easy he said.

But it's about what I want. I have to focus on what I want. A creative life. My profession: to create. To receive lucrative compensation for my creations. So that I can lucratively create.

[probablynanobots]

Stop using clowns as your shield, murtherers!

It is harder to search for good clown schools when your general search radius is known for creepy clown sightings.